Garrett Keirns

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Garrett Keirns is an editorial intern at CoinDesk. In 2011, he co-founded the Cincinnati Bitcoin MeetUp. Before CoinDesk, he contributed to bitcoin related publications CoinReport.net and News.Bitcoin.com. Garrett holds value in bitcoin and has used other digital currencies. He also provides blockchain consultation services to at least one individual invested in the space. (See: Editorial Policy). Follow Garrett here: @garrettkeirns. Email garrett@coindesk.com.

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New Hampshire's Bitcoin MSB Exemption Clears First Vote
Lawmakers in New Hampshire have advanced a measure that would exempt bitcoin traders in the state from money transmitter requirements.
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BIS Report: Wide-Scale DLT Use 'Years Away'
A new report on payments from the Bank of International Settlements has outlined three possible use cases for blockchain technology.
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Could Smart Contract-Based Bribes Threaten Bitcoin Mining Pools?
Could bribery payments issued via smart contract undo the bitcoin mining pool model?
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Bitstamp Partners with Banking Giant for Bitcoin Investment On-Ramp
Bitcoin exchange Bitstamp and French bank Crédit Agricole have teamed up to facilitate bitcoin acceptance at investment funds.
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Local Government in South Korea Taps Blockchain for Community Vote
A South Korean provincial government recently tapped technology developed by blockchain startup Blocko for a vote on community funding.
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Will the Internet of Things Need Its Own Blockchain?
Is there a need for a use-case specific blockchain in IoT? Some companies believe that the idea is compelling.
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Blockchain Academy to Launch in Indian State of Kerala
The Indian state of Kerala will soon have its own blockchain academy – the second such institution in the country.
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Irish Fund Managers Complete Blockchain Data Reporting Trial
An investment industry trade group based in Ireland has completed a blockchain proof-of-concept aimed at streamlining regulatory reporting.
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Roger Ver, one of the biggest advocates of bitcoin cash, said PayPal would not have supported bitcoin cash if the payment giant knew about the hard forks.
Roger Ver Bets Against SegWit Bitcoin Upgrade at Anarchapulco
The beach-side city of Acapulco recently played host to another round of the bitcoin scaling debate.
Roger Ver, one of the biggest advocates of bitcoin cash, said PayPal would not have supported bitcoin cash if the payment giant knew about the hard forks.
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Bitfinex Adds Market Trading For Dash (Again)
Exchange Bitfinex platform has added new markets for dash, the digital currency that has seen big price moves this week.
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